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What Is Proper Women's Dress (I Timothy 2:9)?

Bible Questions & Answers

A Christian woman should not be an exhibitionist' in attracting undue attention by wearing clothing that is provocative, suggestive, or outrageous.


Do All to the Glory of God!

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Casualness has overtaken many mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches, but has also been creeping into the greater church of God.


Is It a Sin to Wear Jewelry?

Bible Questions & Answers

It is certainly not a sin to wear jewelry if worn in moderation and in a wholesome manner. The attitude and motive of the wearer are the important factors.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because of the rapid information flow, the changes occur faster and the regressions become the norm, as is seen in the acceptance of homosexuality and abortion.


The Real Solution to Baggy Pants

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

To combat this trend, several communities have proposed bans on baggy or saggy pants. The ACLU says they are racially discriminatory. Here's what all are missing.


How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Respect for God is declining all over the world. Even in the scattered Church of God, an increasing casualness threatens to detract from respect for God.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Clothing and hair length signal and reflect areas of rebellion, defiled attitudes, and spiritual health, providing a barometer of a person's character.


The Writing of Prostitutes

'Prophecy Watch' by Martin G. Collins

What is pornography? Is nudity wrong? Discover the attitudes behind pornography and why Christians must strive for purity.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Hair length and clothing are outward indicators of a person's inner spiritual condition. They serve as a testimony of what we are on the inside.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the matter of godly standards for dress, we must adopt the humble, childlike, sincere, unassuming, and teachable attitude, loving God intimately.


Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Formality and decorum (in terms of dress and behavior) are part of godly standards and sanctity. We must always look for the spirit and intent of what God commands.


Marking the Body

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Tattooing stems from paganism, but has been copied by Israelitish nations, first as an expression of deviance and then as an acceptable form of expression.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The notion that it does not matter what we wear if our heart is right on the inside is foolish. Our clothing ought to reflect our inward character.


The Faith Once Delivered

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim Myers

Jude 3-4 cautions us to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. There are many who would attempt to turn the grace of God into lasciviousness.


Thou Shall Not Covet

Sermon by John O. Reid

Because virtually every sin begins as a desire in the mind, the command against coveting (lustful cravings) could be the key to keeping the other commandments.


The Fear of God (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.


An Exhortation for Young Adults

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Wisdom is not a trait valued or acquired by youth, but takes second place to strength, beauty, or fun. We get too soon old and too late smart.


Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Purpose-driven churches experience exponential growth through tolerating any belief. These churches would sacrifice any doctrine if it stands in the way of growth.


God's Pattern of the Family

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The family structure, with assigned orders of responsibility (not orders of importance implying superiority or inferiority), is paramount to God's plan.


Laodiceanism

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our love for beauty must be coupled with love for righteousness and holiness. Our relationship with Christ must take central place in our lives, displacing all else.


Snares

Sermon by John O. Reid

Even as the world contains bait and switch schemes and false advertising, so also there are spiritual snares, far more dangerous than physical ones.


The Nature of God: Elohim

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Understanding Elohim teaches us about the nature of God and where our lives are headed. Elohim refers to a plural family unit in the process of expanding.